Krsna's plan!


All leading Pandava warriors surrounded Bhisma, Arjuna ceaselessly showered his arrows upon Grandsire while keeping Sikhandi in front. Astonishingly, Bhisma didn't even appear to feel pain, despite being pierced all over. Instead, he blazed up more powerfully, like the great fire of annihilation that consumes the universe at end of great millennium


As Bhisma was engaged in beating back Pandava warriors, Arjuna suddenly broke his bow. Being unable to tolerate this feat, Drona, Krtavarmã, Jayadratha, Bhurisrava, Salva & Bhagadatta impetuously rushed at Arjuna while releasing their celestial weapons. Bhima, Sätyaki, Dhrstadyumna, Virata, Drupada, Ghatotkaca & Abhimanyu came to Arjuna's aid so that battle that took place became so intense that everyone's hair stood on end


When Bhisma's bow broke, Sikhandi was able to pierce him repeatedly & cut down his royal emblem. Bhisma picked up a stronger bow, but Arjuna cut it to pieces with 3 arrows. Indeed, again & again Bhisma tried to string one bow after another, but every time Arjuna broke them. Finally, out of frustration, the Grandsire picked up a fierce dart and hurled it


Fixing 5 arrows onto his bowstring at one time, Arjuna deftly cut that dart into 5 fragments as it sailed through air. Upon seeing this, Bhisma became mad with rage while thinking to himself: If they were not protected by Sri Krsna, I could easily vanquish all Pandavas with a single bow. But because of Krsna's protection, Pandavas are incapable of being defeated by me. Besides this, I can't retaliate against Sikhandi, who repeatedly attacks me. Thus I think I should now once and for all make up my mind to give up my life


At the time of his marriage to Satyavati, my father granted me 2 benedictions: that I would be incapable of being killed in battle & that I would be able to die at my own will. Stil, I feel that now is the time to end this deadlock. I've already fulfilled my obligation to Duryodhana & so I should now keep my promise to act for welfare of the pious King Yudhisthira


When Bhisma made up his mind in this way, the Vasus, who were stationed in sky as spectators, understood it. They addressed Bhisma: O best of descendents in Kuru dynasty, we approve of your decision. Now pls heed our advice & withdraw from battle


At that time, fragrant breezes began to blow containing droplets of cool water. Celestial sounds were heard while showers of flowers fell from sky upon Bhisma's head. Only Bhisma & Sañjaya could hear Vasus' voices


If the Supreme Lord protects, nothing can cause harm & if He decides to kill, nothing can save


Krsna says:

droṇaṁ ca bhīṣmaṁ ca jayadrathaṁ ca karṇaṁ tathānyān api yodha-vīrān

mayā hatāṁs tvaṁ jahi mā vyathiṣṭhā yudhyasva jetāsi raṇe sapatnān


Droṇa, Bhīṣma, Jayadratha, Karṇa & the other great warriors have already been destroyed by Me. Therefore, kill them and do not be disturbed. Simply fight, and you will vanquish your enemies in battle


We are mere players. Thoughts? #gameoflife

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